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For one Armenian child, birthdays are a time for decorating the house with bunches of rose and mint and sumac, for eating beef dumplings with garlic yoghurt, and for baking cakes with family and friends. But birthdays are also a time for telling stories stories of ancestors and homelands, of births and new beginnings, and of the land their family now calls home. For stories make up who we are, and the more stories that are told, the brighter this little child shines.A magical tale about finding yourself in the stories of your ancestors and keeping their memories alive.

Day after day, Nemy is forced to sow seeds in the sugarcane plantation, until one night, she follows a woman called Big Mother to a hidden shack. There, she finds a group of women braiding each others hair. But these are no ordinary braids. Hidden in each elaborate pattern is a secret a message that signals their intent to flee and a map to guide them in their escape. Will the paths these courageous women weave guide Nemy to a new home where she can be free?A picture book of love, liberation and legacy inspired by the true story of enslaved African women in Colombia braiding maps to freedom.

Juhi loves helping her Appa sell flowers to the local community. In Appas flower shop, Juhi knows the language of love lilies for adoration, irises for hugs and kisses. She knows the language of faith frangipani for full moon days, red hibiscus for the temple. But when Appa tells her that her favourite customer has passed away, she does not know the language of grief. What flowers will she choose to remember a man who was always so full of life? A moving story about grief, self-expression, and finding reasons to celebrate even at lifes toughest moments.

Miguel e Luísa são muito amigos, mas também muito diferentes. Miguel está dando um trabalhão aos pais porque não gosta de estudar. Na verdade, ele está numa daquelas fases em que a gente não gosta de

In a quiet suburb of Paris, Matou passes a mosque on her way home from school and cant resist trying on some of the shoes she finds outside. Curious about the shoes wearers, she begins to imagine the lives they might lead. Why do the trainers of the neatly-dressed boy look like they have never been worn? Why are the ballet shoes of the girl from her school so worn out? With no-one to give her any answers, she starts to imagine the answers for herself. One day, when her mum has to work late, Matou feels frustrated and let down. Can stepping into her mums shoes help her build a bridge of understanding between them?A delightful story about empathy in which a little girl takes the expression "to step into someones shoes" literally.

Arnold the dog is very unwell, and Sadie doesnt know what to do to help him. A fairy visits Sadie and tells her she must go on a quest to find five magic flowers. She travels to the river, to the forest, the sea and the mountain, and finally to the white witchs garden. She makes many friends along the way. She meets a friendly frog, some otters, a wise owl, a beautiful mermaid, a wolf and a kindly witch. There, the witch concocts a healing potion from the five magic flowers. Sadie returns home and gives Arnold the potion where he is restored to health.

Grandpa Jim can only see a small square of blue sky from his hospital window so Cora decides theres only one thing for it she will bring him some sea to go with it!First, she brings him a hat full of sea. Then she brings him a hat full of countryside. She even brings him the moon, the black velvet night and the shimmering, glimmering stars. She empties them all out onto the hospital bed for her beloved Grandpa Jim to share. Can Cora bring the hospital ward to magical life until her grandpa is ready to go outside and play with her once more?A heart-warming story about one very special hat. Or should that be one very special girl?

Momo-la is a collector of unusual things. She rummages through her collection of stories whenever she comes to visit. When her grandchild asks where her stories come from, she takes them on a trip around the museums of the city, pointing out that there are stories behind every work of art, every sculpture, every invention. But as the child sees exhibit after exhibit, they realise that each one reminds them of their Momo-la the clothes she wears, the keepsakes she carries, and the memories she shares of her Tibetan home. Could the museum the child knows the best and loves the most be right on their doorstep all along?

If you were to name the person you loved the most, who would you choose?Noors cousin is getting married tomorrow, and tonight, her family is throwing her a henna party. They will sing traditional songs, eat delicious treats, and have their hands painted in swirling designs using a dye called henna.Noor is especially excited to play the henna name game. The henna artist will hide the name of the person Noor loves the most in the pattern she paints on Noors hands. But whose name will Noor choose?As Noor encounters each member of her family, she finds it harder and harder to make her choice. What should she do if she loves them all? A heart-warming story that traces the patterns of family love through the age-old South Asian tradition of painting with henna.

Você também tem medo de escuro? Nessa história, as criaturas da noite cansaram de assustar crianças e mudaram de profissão. O que será que eles andam fazendo? Um livro sobre o medo do escuro e do des

In our old house, Ma told me there was nothing to be scared of. No monsters hiding behind doors, or in wardrobes, or under beds. She said there were no dark places at all. But, in the new house, unde

Yazan no longer goes to the park to play, and he no longer sees his friend who lives next door. Everything around him is changing. His parents sit in front of the television with the news turned up LOUD and Yazans little red bike leans forgotten against the wall. Will he ever be able to go outside and play? An uplifting story about a courageous little boy growing up in a time of conflict, and the strength of family love.

The gnarled tree on the hill sometimes turns into a pirate ship. A rope serves as an anchor, a sheet as a sail, and Sam is its fearless captain. But one day another sailor approaches, and hes not from Sams street. Can they find something more precious than diamonds and gold? Can they find . . . friendship?

Taking time to listen. Taking time to feel. Taking time to cherish you, and also cherish me. This poem is inspired by principles of mindfulness and invites children around the world to gaze, wonder and marvel at this astonishing planet we call home.

For one little Ugandan boy, no wish is too big. First he dreams of reaching the stars and then of riding a supernova straight to Mars. But on a rainy day at his grandfathers house, he is brought down to earth with a bump. Do adventures only happen in galaxies far away or can he find magic a little closer to home?

Arohan is desperate for a guitar. So when his grandmother gives him a plain old bamboo flute for his birthday, he is understandably a little upset. But the xiao is no ordinary flute. An instrument steeped in the myths and legends of China, the xiao has its own special magic, as Arohan is soon to discover. When his brothers go missing on the slopes of the hill behind their home in Malaysia, Arohan must ensure they return safe and sound. But does he have what it takes to placate the guardian of the bamboo grove and summon the mythical phoenix?

It is the eve of Chinese New Year and Yao is preparing to wake the ancient sky dragon, Shen Long, from his year-long sleep. From the moment Shen Long opens his great amber eyes and unfurls his silver-blue tail, Yao will be propelled on a magical journey through the skies of Singapore to battle the bad luck of the previous year and usher in the good. Will he succeed? Will his grandfather watch over him and protect him from harm?

Mira doesnt like her hair. It curls at the front. It curls at the back. It curls everywhere! She wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her Mamas. But then something unpredictable happens...and Mira will never look at her Mamas hair the same way again! A delightful celebration of natural hair and the courage it takes to be yourself.

Forgetful sisters Siba and Saba are always losing something. Sandals, slippers, sweaters you name it, they lose it. When the two sisters fall asleep each night, they dream about the things they have lost that day. Until, one night, their dreams begin to reveal something entirely unexpected

Every Sunday, Grandpa waited for me in his room, and I took my place at the foot of the bed. There were days when Grandpa wanted to talk, and days when he would sit in silence. Then one day, Grandpa began telling me stories about his life at sea. Tales of love and adventure and danger on the ocean waves. And thats when I learned who my grandpa really was...